BENCHMARK 1: Commitment to a Clear Vision and Implementation Strategies


Needs Assessment
Current Status
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
The district assesses the technology products and services that will be needed to improve teaching and learning.
Technology Department conducts a thorough inventory of all equipment.

Replacement budget is developed annually
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July –August
2010-2011

August – September
2010-2011
PC Technology Specialists,
Network Administrator,
Dir of Technology PreK-12

Dir of Technology PreK-12,
Building Principals,
Superintendent
The tech plan includes an assessment of the services and products currently used and that the district plans to acquire.
Teachers take TSAT survey. Eighth graders take online assessment of technology skills. Information provides a roadmap for PD and support services for teachers and a measurement for the K-8 Student Guidelines.

June
2010-2011
Dir of Technology PreK-12,
Curriculum Supervisors
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Budget
Current Status
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
The district has a budget for its local tech plan with line items for tech in its operational budget.
· The district has a technology operational budget.
· The tech budget reflects funding available with an annual capital request to supplement the school district’s budget.

August – March
2010-2011
Dir of Technology PreK-12,
Superintendent of Schools,
School Committee
The budget includes staffing, infrastructure, hardware, software, PD, support, & contracted services
The budget has line items for staffing, hardware, software, PD, support and contracted services.

August – March
2010-2011
Dir of Technology PreK-12,
Superintendent of Schools,
School Committee,
Building Administrators
The district leverages the use of federal, state, and private resources.

Continue to seek funding from outside resources through grants.

Seek high needs school districts to co-author DESE grants.


DEF is another means of support for Duxbury Public Schools & often awards grants pertaining to technology innovative endeavors

DESE Tech Entitlement Grants May-September
2010-2011

E-RATE Funding
Nov– June 2010-2011
Pursue DEF grants-
March 2010-2013

March - 2010-2011
Dir of Technology PreK-12

Dir of Technology PreK-12 assisting all applicants seeking tech rich grants

Dir of Technology PreK-12,
Curriculum Supervisors,
Faculty

The district will pay for the non-discounted portion of costs for services procured through E-rate.
DPS has established budget lines for Internet access, basic, long distance and cell phone services that account for the non-discounted portion of e-rate funding.
Continue to apply for e-rate funding. E-rate funds are used to pay for Connect Ed, B-Informed and other yearly on-line subscriptions.
November – June
2010-2011
Dir of Technology Prek-12,
Business Manager
Evaluation
Current Status
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
The district evaluates the effectiveness of technology resources toward attainment of educational goals on a regular basis.
Survey grade 8 students, and TSAT survey for teachers annually. Results are shared with the district PD Committee.

May/ June 2010-2011
Dir of Technology PreK-12,
Instructional Technology Specialist,
PD Committee
The district's technology plan includes an evaluation process to monitor its progress in achieving goals and make mid-course corrections.
District director and stakeholders evaluate the plan periodically throughout the year.

July, October, and March
Yearly 2010-2013
Dir of Technology PreK-12,
Instructional Technology
Specialist,
Tech Team